Cathe

I Just use cotton thread, but I understand that there is a clear polyester thread (Maybe Gutterman?) that is easier to use than the old versions which are nylon.

mocha827

I spread about three lines evenly spaced around the spool when I first put the thread on my spindle. If I stitch enough at one sitting to expose layers on the spool that were too deep to get it in the first pass, I may spread some more, but only if the thread is misbehaving. Usually, with my crazy schedule, I rarely get to sit and stitch for that long at a time so I will spread two or three lines the next day I use the spool.

euclid

Make sure your invisible thread is the very fine monofilament thread which is almost like hair. The thicker thread, more like fishing line, will never work. Do not use the clear thread in the bobbin. Change your needle to a metallic or metafil needle in a size 14. Last tip, when I have really finicky thread I use a product called sewer's ease. It comes in a little bottle which can easily be confused with fray check. ( Do NOT confuse the two--the machine will not like it at all!) Squeeze a very thin line of sewer's ease onto the spool of invisible thread, about 3 times--three vertical lines of stuff evenly spaced around the spool. Let it soak in for about 15 seconds. Sew a little slower than usual and you should be good to go. The other tips about changing your tension should help as well. That sewer's ease is also great to use if you are having trouble sewing with metallic thread--like gold thread at Christmas time.

Crystal

I love invisible thread!! But don't use it in the bobbin.

1quiltingB

I would try using regular thread in the bobbin and only use clear on top. See if that will work for you.
Dawn :D

deedeemac

Had never used the clear threads, but by using the tips(2.5 tension and spool on the supplimentary spool pin on my Bernina) and regular thread in the bobbin, the sewing went smoothly.
Gloria

1quiltingB

Glad the suggestions worked for you. Hope you will share your project with us when it is completed.
Dawn

JoanneS

Someone (I don't remember who) said to try setting the thread on the FLOOR - in other words, as far away as possible from the machine, so it has a l-o-n-g distance for the kinks to get out before the thread goes through the tension part of the machine. I haven't tried it yet, but it kinda sounds worth trying.

sewin'sam

I first used the nylon thread then read that the polyester is softer so I switched to that. It is much nicer on my quilts! I did decrease the tension a bit but found a solution to all of the problems. If you have a stand-up spool holder like you would use for metallic thread, use that or if you have an extra spool stand like I do, use it! Clear threads do better if they come off the TOP! I just read that & put my stand on, left the tension alone & sewed like crazy. NO PROBLEMS!!!! YAY! Try it, you'll like it! :lol:

sewin'sam

OOPS! Just read all the other tips you received! I guess I was a little late! NEVER use invisible thread in the bobbin! USe whatever you want to go with the backing fabric. I'm glad you got so much help & that it worked for you! Happy sewing! :lol: